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Cincinatti Bengals DE Antwan Odom is facing a four-game NFL suspension for violating the league’s steroid policy, according to mulitple outlets. Profootballtalk.com confirmed an earlier report by Cincinatti blog Threewaychili.com about the possible suspension. Odom plans to appeal and should be available for this Sunday’s game against New England.

The Cincinatti Bengals have acquired FS Reggie Nelson from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for CB David Jones. The Jaguars finally give up on the former-first round bust, a notable trend throughout the league over the last few days. Nelson has been one of the worst starting safeties in the league for the last two [...]

The Cincinatti Bengals have released WR Antonio Bryant. The Bengals eat roughly $7 million to get rid of Bryant and his troublesome knee before even playing a down for the team. There was some talk the team could stash Bryant on I.R., but they ultimately decided to release him. Bryant’s future is in question due [...]

Cincinatti Bengals S Gibril Wilson suffered a torn ACL and MCL during Friday’s preseason game and will miss the 2010 season. Wilson, once a highly regarded strong safety with the Giants, has fallen from grace swiftly over the past few seasons. His days as a starter in the league are probably over after this latest [...]

Multiple outlets are reporting that Cincinatti Bengals WR Antonio Bryant is in danger of being cut before the season starts. NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora has seconded the Cincinatti Enquirer’s initial report that Bryant could get the axe shortly. Rookie Jordan Shipley is currently running as the Bengals’ #3 wide receiver while having an impressive [...]

Cincinatti Bengals WR Antonio Bryant is still not practicing while dealing with ongoing knee problems. By rushing Bryant back to practice on the first day of camp, the Bengals eliminated the opportunity to stash Bryant on PUP to start the season. Bryant is a longshot to be ready for Week 1, and it’s questionable if [...]

Cincinatti Bengals QB Carson Palmer went 2-5 for 18 yards in Sunday’s preseason opener against the Cowboys. Palmer did nothing to show his arm strength has returned, however it’s way too early to come to any conclusions. Palmer’s velocity is one of the more important things to watch this preseason.

The Cincinatti Bengals have signed first-round pick TE Jermaine Gresham to a five-year contract. Gresham is immensely talented, but the Bengals rarely utilize thier tight ends in the passing game. Don’t expect a lot of fantasy production.

SI’s Peter King suggests that LB Rey Maualuga could take over the starting MLB job from Dhani Jones in 2010. Jones has been one of the more consistent IDP linebackers for the last few seasons, so if Maualuga steps in, expect his value to soar. This is a battle to watch in training camp.

WR Terrell Owens has signed a one-year contract with the Cincinatti Bengals. Joining forces with Chad Ochocinco, the Bengals now boast a dynamic WR duo. Owens’ numbers should be significantly better than his ’09 numbers with the Bills, however he is still the second option in a run-first offense in Cincinatti. All things considered though, [...]